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Experts warn that walking and cutting sugar alone are insufficient for controlling diabetes and hypertension. They emphasize strength training, higher protein intake, and reducing refined carbohydrates to improve metabolism and manage insulin resistance effectively

A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has linked rising fast-food consumption in Telangana and other southern States to higher diabetes risk, particularly in urban areas where spending on ultra-processed foods forms a significant share of household food budgets.

A Lancet review warns that the HbA1c test, widely used in India, may give misleading results for diabetes diagnosis. Age-related changes and anemia can inflate readings, though the test remains reliable for monitoring blood sugar trends over three months.

The WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks, fruit juices, and alcohol to combat non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart conditions. Low taxation keeps these products cheap, boosting consumption and profits while straining global health systems

A Class 7 student from a government school in Khammam has developed smart footwear that uses vibration alerts to improve blood circulation and prevent diabetic foot ulcers, earning recognition at a district-level science fair

Doctors say diabetes is more common in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, increasing the risk of foot ulcers and amputations. Early diagnosis, proper foot care, and timely vascular treatment can help prevent limb loss, experts stressed at a medical programme.

New surveys show a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among adolescents in Telangana, with growing obesity levels and poor physical activity. Health experts and NIN are calling for stricter controls and health taxes on sugary drinks and high-fat, high-sugar foods

Novo Nordisk has launched its once-weekly diabetes and weight-management drug Ozempic in India. The semaglutide-based GLP-1 agonist improves glycaemic control, supports weight loss and may reduce cardiovascular and kidney risks. Prices start at Rs 8,800 per month for the lowest dose

Renowned nephrologist Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal warned that chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly in India due to diabetes, hypertension, and environmental factors. He urged preventive healthcare, affordability reforms, and AI-driven innovations to avert a potential nationwide kidney disease epidemic

The traditional Indian thali, long overlooked in favour of fad diets and imported superfoods, is being re-evaluated as a model of balanced nutrition. Researchers from NIN, FSSAI, and PHFI are promoting its inherent design through the ‘Let’s Fix Our Food’ initiative.

Researchers from the University of Exeter and ULB have identified mutations in the TMEM167A gene causing a rare form of neonatal diabetes in babies under six months. Stem cell studies show the gene is vital for insulin-producing beta cells and neurons.

Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the consumption of a high amount of carbohydrates, is playing havoc with public health in India

A Lancet study warns that nearly half of young adults with diabetes are unaware of their condition, raising risks of lifelong complications. Researchers stress urgent investment in early screening, affordable medicines, and glucose-monitoring access to tackle the silent epidemic.

A study in Nature Communications found that a single capsule of healthy gut bacteria helped obese adolescents reduce long-term risk of metabolic syndrome, a key driver of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, even without significant weight loss.

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are being blamed for rising lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Experts warn they are high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in nutrition. Instant and fast foods also fall under this unhealthy category

Researchers at Western Sydney University have developed an AI-powered tool that uses dynamic risk scores based on blood microRNAs to predict type 1 diabetes progression and treatment response. The tool can also help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, such as whole fruits, dairy products, or whole grains, do not cause metabolic overload in the liver, said researchers from Brigham Young University in the US

This was found during a recent survey conducted for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the district. As per the survey, it was the youth who were suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes

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While among healthy people, the heart’s age was found to be similar to the chronological age, for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and atrial fibrillation, the functional heart age was significantly higher